Sefton Park Medical Centre - Support Services Available to Carers

Liverpool City Council

Information on local support services in the Merseyside area, benefit advice and other useful information for people caring for others.

Citizens Advice offers information and support to people caring for another person. There is also information available on benefits, and how to access practical help, help with money and other information on how to access services. Telephone: 0800 144 8848 Lines open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm

Local Solutions

Liverpool Carers Centre was established to provide recognition and support to carers by delivering a range of services that aim to improve their quality of life. Telephone: 0151 709 0990

Crossroads Together

Crossroads Together supports unpaid carers of all ages and the people they care for. It provides information, advice, and practical support to new and existing carers with the aim of improving their health and wellbeing. Telephone: 0333 323 1990

Carers UK

Carers UK provide help and advice to people who are carers, regarding support, finances, assessments and more. Through Carers UK you can connect to the online community or services in your local area. Telephone: 0808 808 7777 Lines open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm

My Time

Helps carers who could benefit from the opportunity to recharge via complimentary leisure, cultural and educational activities by connecting them with local businesses and organisations. Telephone: 0151 705 2327

Royal British Legion

From providing expert advice and guidance, to recovery and rehabilitation, through to transitioning to civilian life not just members of the Armed Forces but their families too. Also offering help to carers via Admiral nurses and network for carers. Telephone: 0808 802 8080

Revitalise

Revitalise is a national charity providing short breaks (respite care) for disabled people, visually impaired people and their carers. Currently running 3 holiday centres in Essex, Southampton and Southport. Telephone: 0303 303 0145

The 3H Foundation

A charity which makes it possible for disabled people, children and adults to have a memorable and fulfilling holiday enabling the carer to have a break from caring. Can provide grants to families on a low income with a physically or mentally disabled dependant to have a modest holiday in the UK. Telephone: 01892 860207